UMA is seeking to employ qualified and experienced persons to fill the following positions: Mine Controller

The position will provide you with an excellent opportunity to further develop your career in underground mechanised mining while working alongside experienced industry professionals in a safe, dynamic and outcome focused environment.

Mine Controller Position

Responsible for monitoring and coordinating underground mining activities from the Mine Control Room to support safe, efficient and continuous operations. The role ensures effective communication, tracking of personnel and equipment, and timely escalation of operational and safety issues.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

• Maintain accurate records of all personnel and contractors entering and exiting the underground mine and monitor personnel tracking systems to ensure accountability and compliance with access procedures.

• Maintain real-time personnel location information to support emergency preparedness, evacuation and rescue operations.

• Monitor refuge chamber occupancy and emergency communication systems.

• Immediately report and escalate safety incidents, hazards, abnormal conditions and emergency situations.

• Monitor ore production, development and production advance rates, tonnes mined, ore movement and overall performance against shift, daily, weekly and monthly targets.

• Monitor material handling systems, including trucks, loaders, ore passes, crushers, fill passes and remote systems, and identify production bottlenecks for timely corrective action.

• Monitor the location, status, utilisation and productivity of underground mobile equipment and coordinate fleet deployment in line with operational priorities.

• Track equipment downtime and communicate maintenance requirements to the relevant departments.

• Monitor key equipment performance indicators, including availability, utilisation and productivity.

• Capture, validate and maintain accurate data from fleet management, personnel tracking, production and mine monitoring systems.

• Prepare accurate shift reports, production summaries, delay reports, dashboards and other operational reports.

• Analyse operational trends, identify improvement opportunities and ensure the accuracy, integrity, confidentiality and timely availability of mine control information.

Desired Qualifications, Skills & Experience

• At least 2 years’ experience working with computer application software: Pitram, Microsoft Excel & Power Bi for data analysis and reporting.

• Knowledge of Environmental Management System relevant to UMA e.g. ISO 14001.

• Good Communication and coordination skills

• Good computer literacy skills especially in word-processing, spreadsheets and Data Base system.

Knowledge of Fleet Management System, GPS and equipment management, Fatigue and safety monitoring system, GMAP seismic monitoring systems.

• Proficiency in mine control / fleet management systems (Pitram or similar).

• Advanced skills in Microsoft Excel for data capture, validation and reporting.

• Familiarity with networked control systems and operational software platforms.

• Bachelor’s Degree in a Science-related discipline from a recognized university.

• A minimum requirement of Senior Secondary Certificate Examination or its equivalent.

• Candidate should possess a valid Ghanaian Drivers’ License preferably class C&E.

Selection Process

Eligible candidates will be selected after the interview process and evaluated for suitability in terms of behavioural characteristics, organisational fit, capability to work with the relevant complexity of work and ability to establish and maintain a positive and engaging culture with all stakeholders.

Application Guidelines

To maximize the success of your application, please ensure that your submission includes the following:

1. Application Letter and Curriculum Vitae (CV).

2. CV limited to four (4) pages, with your most recent employment or positions listed first.

3. Your CV must include personal/demographic details, academic and professional qualifications, work experience, and at least two (2) referees.

4. Copies of relevant certificates and supporting documents:

Interested applicants who meet the above requirements should submit their application together with a detailed curriculum vitae and proof of qualifications, to recruitment@umaghana.com with the Position as the Subject Matter before or on 31st August 2026

Please note that only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.